Learning Mentor -6 Month Fixed Contract in Maidstone

Learning Mentor – 6 Month Fixed Contract

• Type of Position: Learning Mentor
• Subject: SEN and Disability
• Salary: VIAT 5 (£26,256 – £27,096 pro‑ratio)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Closing Date: 08/01/2026 at 12:00

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well‑established, experienced SEND team on a short‑term contract until July 2026, to provide individualised support to key students with SEND and help them effectively access learning across the curriculum and make progress with personalised SEN outcomes and provision targets.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to key students with SEND.
• Assist students in accessing learning across the curriculum.
• Help students progress with personalised SEN outcomes and provision targets.
• Contribute to the implementation of key strategies to support students with SEND.
• Support the ongoing development of practice in particular areas of SEND.
• Benefit from further professional development as part of the expert team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working with students with SEN and disability.
• Experience with both primary and secondary school settings preferred.
• Passion for supporting students and removing barriers to learning.

We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups and promote a culture that values and respects difference.

To apply, please send the completed application form to recruitment@valleypark.viat.org.uk.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates.

If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you (e.g., large print, coloured forms).